Canon A2300 vs Samsung SL102
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Canon A2300 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2012
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F) lens
- 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
- Other Name is ES55
Canon A2300 vs Samsung SL102 Overview
Lets look closer at the Canon A2300 and Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe A2300 was announced 3 years after the SL102 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A2300 grades versus the SL102 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A2300 vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Samsung SL102. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Samsung SL102
A2300 | SL102 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | January 2009 | Newer by 38 months | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon A2300
SL102 | A2300 |
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Common features in the Canon A2300 and Samsung SL102
A2300 | SL102 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2300 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 features external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Canon A2300 and Samsung SL102 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A2300 and the SL102.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and SL102 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and SL102.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon A2300 to provide extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern A2300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon A2300 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Samsung SL102 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Samsung SL102 |
Also called | - | ES55 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 116g (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $139 | $130 |